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Nas

I recognize this artist. Here's the bio: Nas is a New York-based rapper and songwriter who emerged in the early 1990s as a key figure in East Coast hip-hop. His debut album Illmatic, released in 1994, is widely regarded as a classic of the genre, featuring production from DJ Premier, Pete Rock, and other acclaimed producers. Known for his intricate lyricism and vivid storytelling, Nas has remained a significant presence in hip-hop across multiple decades.

7 tracksTrap / Future Bass· 1996–2020

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Sound profile

Nas is a moderate-energy and a balanced bright/warm production — mostly instrumental artist.

This artistTypical Trap / Future Bass

Signature sound

Higher warmth but lower energy than typical Trap / Future Bass.

energywarmth

Key & BPM profile

Most tracks sit between 87–152 BPM with a median of 95 · predominantly minor keys (71% minor) · most common key: 9A (E Minor) with 2 tracks.

BPM spread

85–89

90–94

95–99

115–119

150–154

Key distribution

1A 1B 2A 2B1 3A1 3B 4A1 4B 5A 5B 6A 6B 7A 7B 8A 8B 9A2 9B 10A 10B 11A1 11B 12A 12B1

Release volume by decade

1990s

2000s

2020s

Tracks in catalog

7 total · sortable

If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)

Nas, Lauryn Hill

943A

Trap / Future Bass

Made You Look

Nas

954A

Trap / Future Bass

Oochie Wally - Remix

Nas, Bravehearts

949A

Hip-Hop

Keep It Moving

Nas, Statik Selektah, Joey Bada$$, Gary Clark Jr.

8712B

Trap / Future Bass

Walk Thru

Nas, Future, DJ Esco

1529A

Trap / Future Bass

Work Fada

Nas, Rich King, Tiwa Savage

11511A

R&B

Gun for Gun (feat. Nas) - Valley of the Kings Remix

Nas, John Lion

952B

Trap / Future Bass

Track	BPM · Key	Energy	Year	Genre
If I Ruled the World (Imagine That) Nas, Lauryn Hill	943AB♭ Minor	34%Warm-up	1996	Trap / Future Bass
Made You Look Nas	954AF Minor	38%Sustainer	2002	Trap / Future Bass
Oochie Wally - Remix Nas, Bravehearts	949AE Minor	34%Warm-up	2001	Hip-Hop
Keep It Moving Nas, Statik Selektah, Joey Bada$$, Gary Clark Jr.	8712BE Major	43%Sustainer	2020	Trap / Future Bass
Walk Thru Nas, Future, DJ Esco	1529AE Minor	44%Sustainer	—	Trap / Future Bass
Work Fada Nas, Rich King, Tiwa Savage	11511AF♯ Minor	54%Sustainer	—	R&B
Gun for Gun (feat. Nas) - Valley of the Kings Remix Nas, John Lion	952BF♯ Major	38%Sustainer	—	Trap / Future Bass

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Jay-Z

100%

23 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass

Mobb Deep

95%

4 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass

84%

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Big L

74%

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Gang Starr

70%

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Raekwon

68%

2 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass · no artist page yet

Ghostface Killah

62%

4 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass

Common

60%

2 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop · no artist page yet

Big Punisher

58%

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Lupe Fiasco

58%

3 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop

The Notorious B.I.G.

58%

8 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop

2Pac

57%

6 tracks in catalog · Hip-Hop

Joey Bada$$

56%

5 tracks in catalog · Trap / Future Bass

Jadakiss

54%

Not in our catalog yet

Rakim

54%

2 tracks in catalog · R&B · no artist page yet

FAQ

What BPM does Nas play at?

Nas's tracks in our catalog range from 87 to 152 BPM, with a median of 95 BPM. Across 7 tracks, the most common range falls in the 95–100 BPM bucket.

What key are Nas's tracks in?

Nas's tracks are mostly in minor keys (71% minor across 7 tracks). The most common single key is 9A (E Minor) with 2 tracks.

What artists mix well with Nas?

Based on harmonic compatibility, tempo proximity and artist-cohort context, Nas pairs well with Jay-Z, Mobb Deep, Az. The full list — with track counts in our catalog and similarity scores — is in the Related Artists section above.

When was Nas most active?

Our catalog has Nas releases spanning 1996 to 2020, with the most tracks from the 2000s.

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Tracks in catalog

7 total · sortable

If I Ruled the World (Imagine That)

Nas, Lauryn Hill

943A

Trap / Future Bass

Made You Look

Nas

954A

Trap / Future Bass

Oochie Wally - Remix

Nas, Bravehearts

949A

Hip-Hop

Keep It Moving

Nas, Statik Selektah, Joey Bada$$, Gary Clark Jr.

8712B

Trap / Future Bass

Walk Thru

Nas, Future, DJ Esco

1529A

Trap / Future Bass

Work Fada

Nas, Rich King, Tiwa Savage

11511A

R&B

Gun for Gun (feat. Nas) - Valley of the Kings Remix

Nas, John Lion

952B

Trap / Future Bass

Track	BPM · Key	Energy	Year	Genre
If I Ruled the World (Imagine That) Nas, Lauryn Hill	943AB♭ Minor	34%Warm-up	1996	Trap / Future Bass
Made You Look Nas	954AF Minor	38%Sustainer	2002	Trap / Future Bass
Oochie Wally - Remix Nas, Bravehearts	949AE Minor	34%Warm-up	2001	Hip-Hop
Keep It Moving Nas, Statik Selektah, Joey Bada$$, Gary Clark Jr.	8712BE Major	43%Sustainer	2020	Trap / Future Bass
Walk Thru Nas, Future, DJ Esco	1529AE Minor	44%Sustainer	—	Trap / Future Bass
Work Fada Nas, Rich King, Tiwa Savage	11511AF♯ Minor	54%Sustainer	—	R&B
Gun for Gun (feat. Nas) - Valley of the Kings Remix Nas, John Lion	952BF♯ Major	38%Sustainer	—	Trap / Future Bass